Politicians ask Bonchari MP Oroo Oyioka's widow to take over
Teresa Bitutu, the first wife of Bonchari MP John Oroo Oyioka, arrives at Itierio Boys' High School grounds for his funeral services on February 26, 2021.
Ms Rachel Otundo, a politician eyeing the Kisii governor's seat, said Ms Bitutu is best placed to safeguard Oroo's legacy, especially in the education sector, in which he made significant investments
Calls for Bonchari MP John Oroo Oyioka’s first wife to succeed him as the constituency’s lawmaker dominated his funeral service on Friday.
Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga, Kisii Governor James Ongwae, Senators Sam Ongeri (Kisii) and Okong'o Omogeni (Nyamira) and a dozen MPs attended the ceremony.